Northwest Africa 3134 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3134
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 970 grams
- Classification: EL6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3134 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3134 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 970 grams.
Northwest Africa 3134 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Northwest Africa 3134’s official classification is EL6. The “EL6” classification is given to an enstatite chondrite within the low-iron EL group, identified as petrologic type 6, which signifies a high level of metamorphic alteration without melting. These meteorites feature moderately large chondrules, a significant presence of silicon-bearing metal, and a distinct mineral composition, undergoing transformations that include uniform mineral composition, conversion of specific pyroxenes, enlargement of secondary minerals like feldspar, and a blurring of many chondrule outlines.
The Northwest Africa 3134 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/15/24